Slow Cooker Frittata with Broccoli, Ham, and Swiss

Slow Cooker Frittata with Broccoli, Ham, and Swiss
(Makes 6 large servings or 8 servings as part of a brunch buffet; recipe created by Kalyn.)

Equipment:

I used my 6 quart Ninja Cooker, but any 6 quart oval slow cooker will work.  If you're using a slow cooker with a crockery insert, spray very well with non-stick spray so the eggs don't stick.

Ingredients:

3 cups broccoli flowerets, cut in small bite-sized pieces
1 tsp. olive oil (for sauteeing broccoli)
6 oz. low-fat Swiss cheese, sliced into thin strips
6 oz. lean sliced deli ham, sliced into thin strips
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (or use any all-purpose seasoning blend that's good on eggs) 
fresh-ground black pepper to taste
12 eggs, well beaten
diagonally sliced green onions for garnish (optional, but recommended)

Instructions: 

Cut up the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.  Cut the Swiss cheese and ham into thin strips.  Break eggs into a bowl or large glass measuring cup and beat eggs well.

If you're using a Ninja Cooker, or other slow cooker that can saute, brush the cooker insert with the olive oil, heat to high, and saute the broccoli for 3-4 minutes, just until it barely starts to cook.  (If you don't have a slow cooker with this feature, cook the broccoli in the microwave on high for about 1 minute, or saute for a few minutes in a frying pan on the stove.  Also spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray if you're not using the Ninja or another type of non-stick slow cooker.)

Layer the barely-cooked broccoli, ham, and cheese in the slow cooker.  Pour the beaten eggs over and season with Spike Seasoning (or another all-purpose seasoning blend) and fresh-ground black pepper to taste.  Use a fork to gently "stir" so the other ingredients are well-distributed in the eggs.

Cook on LOW for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the eggs are starting to pull apart from the side of the slow cooker and the top is completely set.  (The top won't brown in a slow cooker like it would if you cooked the eggs in the oven or on the stove.)  Cut frittata into pieces, arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with green onions; then serve.  

This will keep well in the fridge for several days and can be reheated in a microwave or wrapped in foil in a toaster oven.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2014/04/slow-cooker-frittata-broccoli-ham-swiss.html